Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid knows what it's like to have doubters. Given the plethora of injuries he's had over the years, paired with his minimal success, there are a lot who have said something about Embiid. In the 2025 NBA playoffs, one player has experienced receiving criticism for how he plays.

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton gave a lot of love to Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid for helping him.

The constant swelling was something he had to deal with as soon as the season started, unable to participate in any of training camp or preseason. Not only did he miss the beginning of the season because of this injury, but he was also suspended before he even took the court this year.